F135 FSE Ebbing Field, AR (Onsite)

RTX; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney Military Engines F135 Fleet Operations unit in Fort Smith, AR seeks a motivated F135 FSE and Technical SME to join the team onsite. You will represent the P&W Team, provide field support for F135 propulsion systems, manage reporting on engine status, parts consumption, and maintenance activities, and coordinate cross-functional resolutions with engineering and operations groups.

This role demands strong communication and travel readiness, with US citizenship and clearance

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support.
• US Govt. Secret Clearance or ability to secure one.
• US citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to rotate first and second shift schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the F135 FSE and F135 Propulsion System Subject Matter Expert, support Ebbing's F-35 aircraft, and support all propulsion site activation requirements.
• Provide world class customer support and technical expertise for F135 systems, tooling, materials, and processes.
• Ensure comprehensive reporting of relevant F135 activities to include aircraft and engine status, operational data, engine configuration, parts consumption, and support equipment health.
• Discern and spearhead resolution of all customer issues by collaborating with internal P&W Teams (Customer Support Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Center, ALIS teams, etc.).
• Coordinate field issues with P&W Engineering, Operations Center, Logistics Program Management, and other agencies.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Ex

Education

BS/BA degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Date Posted:
2026-11-03
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AR-FORT SMITH-EBBING ANG-CUST ~ 4850 Leigh Ave ~ BLDG 200 (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Military Engines F135 Fleet Operations has a rare opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication skills to represent the P&W Team at Ebbing Field, Arkansas as a F135 FSE and Technical SME. The role for this assignment is onsite.
This position is a customer-facing role in a high visibility and team-oriented environment.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the F135 FSE and F135 Propulsion System Subject Matter Expert, support Ebbing's F-35 aircraft, and support all propulsion site activation requirements.
• Provide world class customer support and technical expertise for F135 systems, tooling, materials, and processes.
• Ensure comprehensive reporting of relevant F135 activities to include aircraft and engine status, operational data, engine configuration, parts consumption, and support equipment health.
• Discern and spearhead resolution of all customer issues by modeling collaboration excellence with internal P&W Teams (Customer Support Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Center, ALIS teams, etc.). Project adaptability and readiness to reprioritize schedules in support of constantly changing customer priorities.
• Set an example for all FSE teams using self-initiative and judgment by identifying problems, conducting investigations, determining root cause, and coordinating solutions in concert with P&W, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries, and Lockheed Martin. You will be responsible for coordinating field issues with P&W Engineering, Operations Center, Logistics Program Management, and other agencies.
• Maintain compliance of Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements, epitomize the highest personal and company ethical values and lead the charge in Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS/BA degree required in Engineering or related technical field. Non-technical degrees will be considered if the candidate has appropriate / related experience.
• A minimum 8+ years of professional experience in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support is required. This includes supply chain management and support equipment management.
• Selected candidate must possess a US Govt. Secret Clearance or have ability to secure one for position requirements - Candidates whose clearance has recently lapsed (not more than 2 years), may also apply for consideration.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must agree to travel for extended periods of time to support customer deployments to include domestic and international travel.
• Must have the ability to rotate first and second shift schedules as required to meet customer support and team objectives.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Background in ITAR/ITC is desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

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